Bally's Hard Rock workers vote to unionize for better pay and job security
Sixty-six workers at Bally's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, have voted to join Teamsters Local 891. The move marks a push for better pay, job security, and improved working conditions. Union leaders have welcomed the decision as a significant step for the employees.
The group includes front desk staff, bankers, and cashiers who overwhelmingly supported unionisation. Their goals focus on securing higher wages, stronger job protections, and enhanced benefits. The vote reflects growing demands among casino workers for fairer treatment.
Tommy Blitsch, Director of the Teamsters Convention, Trade Show and Casino Division, credited the union's track record for swaying workers. He pointed to past successes in delivering tangible improvements for employees. Jimmy Pinkard, President of Teamsters Local 891, also expressed pride in bringing the new members into the union.
The Teamsters already represent over 6,000 casino jobs across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. While no casino union drives have completed in the last two years, historical actions—like strikes at MGM Grand Detroit and Caesars Southern Indiana—show the union's persistent influence in the industry.
The unionisation effort at Bally's Hard Rock will now move toward negotiations for new contracts. Workers aim to lock in better pay, job stability, and workplace benefits. The outcome could set a precedent for similar campaigns in the casino sector.
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